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Certificate of Achievement
Fire Technology

This certificate was developed to assist students who desire to become a firefighter, or desire Fire Technology as a career. This certificate will aid existing firefighters in promoting/ advancing through the ranks of engineer, captain, battalion chief, etc. The Bakersfield Fire Department requires an A.A./A.S. Degree before a captain can take the promotional exam for battalion chief. This course of study will transfer to a four-year institute. Note: Fire B-1 is a prerequisite and must be completed before taking other core fire technology courses. Fire B-1 can be waived if the student has completed either academy (B-62 or B-63) and B-2 can be waived for students who have a minimum of two years continuous experience as a full-time paid firefighter. A G.P.A. of at least 2.0 is required in the fire technology program. Of the 30 units required, a minimum of 12 units must be completed at Bakersfield College. Bakersfield College’s Regional Fire Technology Academy (RFTA) was authorized by the California Fire Service Training and Education System (CFSTES) in 1980, with programs of study leading to Certified Fire and Certified Fire Chief. RFTA sponsors many cooperative training programs with federal, state, and local fire protection agencies. Individuals may develop a program suitable to their career goals with the aid of a college counselor. Courses may lead to the achievement of specific career goals, immediate employment, an Associate Degree, or transfer credits that satisfy requirements for a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Technology.

Required Courses: 32 units
FIRE B1	Fire Protection Organization 3.0
FIRE B2	Personal Fire Safety & Emergency Action 3.0
or
FIRE B7	Building Construction for Fire Protection
FIRE B3	Fire Command, Strategy, Tactics 3.0
or
FIRE B51b	Fire Command 1A (2.0)
FIRE B4	Fire Behavior and Combustion 3.0
FIRE B5	Fire Prevention Technology 3.0
or
FIRE B51d	Fire Prevention 1A (2.0)
and
FIRE B51e	Fire Prevention 1B (2.0)
FIRE B6	Fire Protection Equipment & Systems 3.0
FIRE B72h	Emergency Medical Technician I - Non-Ambulance 4.0
Required General Education Courses:
ENGL B50	Introductory Composition
or
ENGL B1a	Expository Composition
PSYC B1a	General Psychology 3.0
or
SOCI B1	Introduction to Sociology
COMM B1	Speech Communication 3.0
or
COMM B2	Interpersonal Communication 3.0
or
COMM B4	Persuasive Communication 3.0
or
COMM B8	Small Group Discussion
Note: ENGL B60 may be substituted for ENGL B50 or ENBL B1a for Fire Technology Certificate of Achievement only.
Note: FIRE B1 and B2 are waived for students who have a minimum of 2 years service as a paid, full-time firefighter. A G.P.A. of at least 2.0 is required in the certificate program. Of the 30 units required, a minimum of 12 units must be completed at Bakersfield College.

The courses and unit values on this page are representative of the typical values and courses required by this program. They are taken from the most current catalog, and therefore may not be accurate for the degree or certificate requirements for some students, depending on your year of catalog rights. Please refer to your appropriate catalog or see a counselor for accurate degree requirements.